Wow. What a day. A 60 point performance and a win, in mamba fashion. You will never know what impact you had, and will continue to have, on my life. Ever since I was a kid, I watched you play. You were the reason I’ve always been a lifelong lakers fan. Your work ethic and will to do whatever it takes to accomplish your goal is inspiring, The way you transformed over your career is unlike anyone else in sports. In your interview after your last game, you were asked if you will ever be as passionate, or as good as, anything besides basketball. You said that you had a passion for storytelling. You speak Italian and Spanish, and are well versed in the philosophy of life. That is what I will remember, beyond the court. You are not only limited to being known strictly for basketball, which makes you special. It plays to the fact that you shouldn’t let people label you by what they think you should be. Be a jack of all trades. I will never be afraid to go against the status quo, and to dream epic. Thanks, Kobe.
Creative | Analytical | Wanderer